Jeremy Coller is widely recognized as a pioneer and innovator in the world of private equity. His firm, Coller Capital, has invested billions of dollars in over 3000 private companies worldwide. Jeremy is regularly cited in lists of the most influential people in private equity and finance. In 2008 the London Business School created the Coller Institute of Private Equity, and Manchester University named him its Alumnus of the Year. He holds a BSc in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology, and an MA in Philosophy from Sussex University. He attended Carmel College.
A collection of short biographical sketches of various inventors, including both familiar and lesser known names. Entertaining and full of interesting tidbits, but as one might expect given the length of each individual's section, no room for much depth.
An amazing insight to lives and deaths of these gifted inventors. So many inventions we just take for granted. Some inventors never gained from their inventions and others came about their invention by sheer determination and luck.
c2009. The title says it all really so no need for the normal FWFTB. The normal inventors are in this book together with a few lesser known individuals. A quick and fascinating read. Recommended.